Jobs in Solar – The Untold Story Updated On Tue, Jun 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy In 2015, when the government hiked the solar energy target from 20GW to 100 GW (in a new 175 GW renewables target) by 2022, it was considered wildly ambitious. Also, it was enough to spark strong interest in the sector finally, and with it, big bets. As it turned out, the sector did not […] Read more
Maharashtra to Get Floating Solar Plants Worth 500 MW on 4 Dams Updated On Tue, Jun 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Maharashtra is all set to get floating solar power generation plants in four dams. Maharashtra is all set to get floating solar power generation plants in four dams, state Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan told the Legislative Council. In a written reply to a question raised by NCP MLC Hemant Takle, Mahajan stated the backwater of Wardha, Bebala, […] Read more
EESL Floats Tender For 100 MW of Solar Projects Across Maharashtra Updated On Tue, Jun 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy EESL has issued a tender for developing solar power systems worth a total of 100 MW at various sub-stations/locations in Maharashtra. The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs of Ministry of Power (Govt. of India) has issued a tender, seeking bids from eligible bidders for developing solar power systems worth a […] Read more
Pre-Bid Notification For SECI’s 500 MW Solar Tender at Tamil Nadu Updated On Tue, Jun 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has issued a notification for the pre-bid meeting for its 500 MW grid-connected solar PV power projects in Tamil Nadu. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a notification for the pre-bid meeting for its 500 MW grid-connected solar PV power projects in Tamil Nadu (Phase 1, Non-Solar Park). In order to […] Read more
Sterlite Doubles Transmission Capacity to Ensure Uninterrupted Power Supply in Lucknow Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Sterlite Power has announced the successful uprate and commissioning of five, 132 kV lines in Lucknow. Sterlite Power has announced the successful uprate and commissioning of five, 132 kV lines in the heart of Lucknow, the capital of the most populous state in India, Uttar Pradesh The project was completed in record time, doubling the […] Read more
Govt to Sustain Investors Confidence Via Steady Policy, Ensuring Timely Payment to Developers: Dr. Ajay Mathur Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Demand generation of solar power through compliance to the provision of solar RPOs needs to be continued with strict monitoring. The government needs to work on sustaining the confidence level of investors through steady policy of procurement process and ensuring timely payments to the developers. On technical side, grid balancing mechanisms through demand side management […] Read more
Trina Solar Recognised as Top Performer by PVEL/DNV GL Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Trina Solar has been recognized as the “Top Performer” among global PV module manufacturers by PV Evolution Labs (PVEL) and DNV GL. Trina Solar, the world leading global PV and smart energy total solution provider, was recently been recognized as the “Top Performer” among global PV module manufacturers by PV Evolution Labs (PVEL) and DNV […] Read more
GST on EV Chargers Brought Down to 12 Percent Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The GST council held on June 21, 2019, has approved the reduction of GST on EV chargers to 12 percent, down from 18 percent previously. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) council held on June 21, 2019, has approved the reduction of GST on electric vehicle (EV) chargers to 12 percent, down from 18 percent […] Read more
Ørsted Selected to Develop 1,100 MW Ocean Wind Project in New Jersey Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy New Jersey has selected Ocean Wind, an offshore wind energy project with a capacity of 1,100MW proposed by Ørsted. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has selected Ocean Wind, an offshore wind energy project proposed by Ørsted with support from Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG), to negotiate a 20-year offshore wind renewable energy […] Read more